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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,473, 130,372.92 and 52,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,473, 130,372.92 and 52,035.48 is: 71,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,473 : 130,372.92 = 52,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,473/130,372.92 = 52,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,473x = 130,372.92 × 52,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,473x = 6,784,017,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,017,471.20/94,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,809.06

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